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Jungkook–Winter Dating Rumor Reignites on Viral 'Matching Tattoo' Claims

A screenshot from his travel show drew thousands of posts despite the images remaining unverified.

Overview

  • Posts on Korean forums Nate Pann and theqoo circulated a frame at the 15:23 mark of Are You Sure? season 2 that some users say shows Jungkook with a three–dog-head tattoo similar to one attributed to Winter.
  • BigHit Music and SM Entertainment have not issued confirmations and were reported as declining to comment, a contrast to past swift denials in unrelated dating rumors.
  • Korea JoongAng Daily reported more than 15,000 posts on X by Friday discussing the rumor, reflecting broad online attention.
  • Fans and observers have challenged the tattoo claim as inconclusive, citing low-resolution imagery, common style overlaps and the possibility of digital manipulation, and outlets note the images are not verified.
  • The speculation traces back to 2023 concert sightings and recurring “matching items” claims, with some netizens newly tying the timing to HYBE chairman Bang Si‑Hyuk’s legal issues, a theory not supported by official evidence.